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Suncor Energy Inc. says Steve Williams will retire after the company's annual meeting next May.
Williams, 62, joined Suncor in 2002 and took the helm of Canada's largest energy producer by market capitalization of longtime CEO Rick George when he retired in 2012.
Williams has been one of the most outspoken CEOs in the oilpatch.
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He was also the first president in 2015 when she unveiled the province's sweeping climate plan, which included a growing carbon tax.
The company says Mark Little, 56, will take over the CEO's role in May.
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Little joined Suncor in 2008 and has served in several roles in the oil companies and international and offshore operations.
"It's been a privilege to lead Suncor. I'm making this transition now, knowing it's a good time to do so, "said Williams in a statement.
"Thanks to a sound strategy grounded in operational excellence and capital discipline, a healthy balance sheet, and an ongoing focus on sustainability and technology and innovation, I'm optimistic about Suncor's future under Mark's leadership."
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